BRISBANE, Australia, Nov. 5 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * ACU partners with industry to further the science of nutrition Australian Catholic University researchers have announced a partnership with Nestle Health Science on a start-up incubator to advance innovation in nutrition. Professor Leonidas Karagounis, a leading researcher in human nutrition science and metabolism at ACU's Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, conceived and established  more PR

KARACHI, Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: * * * How Radiology Opened New Doors for Zahra Rahmatullah "I always knew I wanted to go into medicine," says AKU alumna Zahra Rahmatullah. "There was nothing else that appealed to me." Growing up near AKU's Stadium Road campus in Karachi, she often looked up at the red-brick hospital building and told her family, "I want to study there." Years later, that childhood dream came true. As a medical student at AKU, Zahra more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Nov. 5 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * AI Factory in Groningen advances digital sovereignty The European Union recently decided that an AI Factory will be established in the former Niemeyer building in Groningen. Ronald Stolk, senior advisor for IT collaborations and programme leader for the digitization of the Nij Begun economic agenda, and Bart Verheij, Professor AI and Argumentation at the UG and digitization figurehead at the Fac more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, Nov. 5 -- Anglia Ruskin University issued the following news: * * * Fireworks cause stress and disruption to birds New study reveals corvids behaved erratically in response to firework displays * A new study has revealed that firework displays cause significant distress to urban birds, prompting calls for greater awareness of wildlife welfare ahead of Bonfire Night. Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) observed mixed-species flocks of corvids including hooded more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 5 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University Pharmacy Technician made a Fellow of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy * Ciara Hallows, a Pharmacy Technician at Aston Pharmacy School, has been made a Fellow of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy (CMHP) * Fellowships recognise outstanding contributions in mental health pharmacy * It is the first time CMHP has bestowed the honour, usually for qualified pharmacists, on a Pharmacy Technici more PR

BRISTOL, England, Nov. 5 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Bristol trial for blood tests to diagnose dementia underway A groundbreaking trial to explore the potential of blood tests to diagnose dementia has begun at North Bristol NHS Trust, in collaboration with the University of Bristol. The research study marks a significant step toward improving the UK's dementia diagnosis rate. This initiative, led by the READ-OUT (REAl World Dementia OUTcomes) researc more PR

DARWIN, Australia, Nov. 5 -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: * * * CDU IT Code Fair marks significant milestone with second location Building on the success of the Charles Darwin University IT Code Fair, the 2025 event has expanded to the CDU Sydney Campus for the first time. The annual event showcases CDU's Faulty of Science and Technology's students work through a series of competitions and real-time challenges, as well as the opportunity to connect with the industry  more PR

GEELONG, Australia, Nov. 5 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Deakin research reveals women's experiences of racism in sport A groundbreaking new study by Deakin University, supported by Monash University and the University of Melbourne, has revealed the impact of racism on women and girls in community sport in Victoria. It found racist behaviour experienced by women and girls most commonly took the form of appearance-based name-calling, bias, microaggressions and  more PR

HAIFA, Israel, Nov. 5 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Dr. Ron Tenne of the Technion Wins a Prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Grant Dr. Ron Tenne of the Technion's Schulich Faculty of Chemistry has been awarded a prestigious starting grant from the European Research Council (ERC). These highly competitive ERC grants, each totaling Euros1.5 million, are designed to support promising early-career scientists in advancing their research,  more PR

GEELONG, Australia, Nov. 5 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * From exhaust to fertiliser - Deakin and Kapture set to transform Australian agriculture In a move to decarbonise heavy industry and support sustainable agriculture, Melbourne-based start-up Kapture has partnered with Deakin University through its Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) to transform combustion engine emissions into sustainable fertiliser. Kapture technology is focused on  more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Nov. 5 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * All aboard the remora rollercoaster - camera tags capture wild humpback rides If you've ever wondered how and why 'sucker fish' hitch a - usually - wild ride with a humpback whale on the move, new footage captured from camera-tagged whales reveals the secret lives of remoras, and just how dedicated these hangers-on really are. Dr Olaf Meynecke, a Griffith University marine scientist and co-leader of the W more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * Migraines, headaches need greater recognition Modern lifestyles including stress, sedentary activity, caffeine, alcohol and poor-quality sleep remain widespread triggers for migraines and headaches, which affect more than a third of the world's population, according to a comprehensive analysis of the global impact of the disorders. * The international study, led by neurology experts from La more PR

LANCASTER, England, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Insight into how sugars regulate the inflammatory disease process New research has updated our understanding of how sugars, known as glycans, help immune cells move into skin in the inflammatory disease, psoriasis. The paper entitled "Leukocytes have a heparan sulfate glycocalyx that regulates recruitment during psoriasis-like skin inflammation" is published in the journal Science Signaling. The lead more PR

LEEDS, England, Nov. 5 -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: * * * Leeds Beckett University leads research-powered partnership to boost health innovation across West Yorkshire Leeds Beckett University is spearheading a major new collaboration with universities across West Yorkshire to fast-track innovation in health technologies - supporting businesses to bring new ideas to market and improving health outcomes in the region. The Innovation Pathways (In-Path) programme - led  more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * When Korea defied China's security demands it targeted its entertainment industry - new research In 2016, China banned South Korean television shows, pop idols and entertainment exports after Seoul allowed US missile systems on its territory. The move, known as the Korean Limitation Order, collapsed the market in China, costing the industry millions of dollars. China's growing influenc more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Nov. 5 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough-made battery system promises clean cooking with hydrogen for remote African communities A new project, led by experts from Loughborough University, has seen the creation of a battery system that will provide remote African communities the energy they need to cook cleanly and more environmentally friendly. The battery electrolyser, designed by academics from Loughborough's School of  more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Nov. 5 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Uganda National Academy of Science inducts Professor Edward Bbaale as Distinguished Fellow By Ritah Namisango On Friday 31st October 2025, Professor Edward Bbaale, the Principal of the College of Business and Management Sciences, at Makerere University, was inducted into the prestigious fellowship of the Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS). With this induction into UNAS, Professor Bbaale adds to his nume more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * McGill study reveals knowledge gap about psychedelic therapies in adolescents Researchers call for inclusion of adolescent minors in future clinical trials, with appropriate safeguards * There is a growing interest within the medical community in the use of psychedelic therapies to treat conditions ranging from depression and PTSD to anxiety and eating disorders. New research led by McGill Univer more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Nerve injuries can affect the entire immune system, study finds Research shows that nerve damage extends beyond the injured area in ways that may differ between men and women * Nerve injuries can have long-lasting effects on the immune system that appear to differ between males and females, according to preclinical research from McGill University. Nerve injuries are common and can happen from st more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Nov. 5 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Lehana Thabane elected to the World Academy of Sciences Thabane is one of only two Canadians elected to the newest class of fellows, joining 62 other top-tier scientists from across the globe. By Adam Ward, Faculty of Health Sciences Lehana Thabane, professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), has been elected to the World Academy of Sciences' (TWAS) 2026 class of fellows more PR

LONDON, England, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Pioneering tool developed with Kingston University's help unmasks deep psychological and societal factors for medication non-adherence A pioneering patient-reported outcome tool, developed by healthcare company Observia with the support of Kingston University, has shown significant promise in predicting the risk of a patient with chronic conditions not following their treatment plan, while also unc more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 5 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Professor Andrew Filer appointed new Director of NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre Professor Filer's leadership will further guide the BRC in delivering cutting-edge research that transforms patient care across the region and beyond. * The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has announced the appointment of Professor Andrew File more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov. 6 -- Saint Mary's University posted the following news: * * * Student researcher digs into berry research in northern Canada Curiosity about bears' food sources led to years of research and collaboration with many people across the Northwest Territories in northern Canada * Claire Singer had been working at the Northwest Territories Species at Risk Secretariat for years when grizzly bears were assessed under the Species at Risk (NWT) Act in 2017. This review ind more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, Nov. 5 -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news: * * * SFU scholars advancing innovation and equity named Canada Research Chairs Six SFU researchers have been named among the country's new and renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC). On October 22, the federal government announced the CRC appointments of Angela Kaida, Dara Kelly-Roy, Krista Stelkia, Manolis Savva, Matthias Danninger and Palashi Vaghela. These researchers advance Canadian research excellenc more PR

STOKE-ON-TRENT, England, Nov. 5 -- Staffordshire University issued the following news: * * * Trainer identification project treads new ground Forensic experts are inviting the public to put their trainer knowledge to the test - and contribute to an award-winning research project * Led by University of Staffordshire and West Yorkshire Police, When All is Tread and Done is exploring new forensic techniques to help identify criminals by their shoes. Project lead Professor Claire Gwinnett expl more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- Toronto Metropolitan University issued the following news release: * * * Using your phone every night before bed? Researchers say that's OK Nightly screen use not linked to poor sleep health * Scrolling on your phone before bed may not be as bad for your sleep as we once thought. New research from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and the Universite Laval suggests nightly screen use does not contribute to poor sleep among adults. The cross-Canada st more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM researchers reveal surprising growth of destructive dendrites in electrolytes Preventing dangerous short circuits in lithium batteries * Dendrites are considered the most dangerous destroyers of lithium batteries -- tiny metal structures that can cause short circuits. In the worst case, they can cause batteries to burn or explode. A research team at the Technical University of Munich  more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Nov. 5 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * UG Successful in ENLIGHT Calls 2025 The results of the 2025 Calls for ENLIGHT Thematic Networks (ETN), Incubator Grants (IG) for Future-proof Education and ENLIGHT+ initiatives have been announced. Following a thorough selection procedure, which included assessment on quality, relevance, network and team composition, and expected impact, we are proud to announce that 21 of the total of 58 award more PR

MACAU, China, Nov. 5 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI holds academic committee meeting The State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI (SKL-AMSV) at the University of Macau (UM) held the second meeting of its third academic committee. During the meeting, the committee members conducted a comprehensive review of the laboratory's latest developments and put forward suggestions for its research direction  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- John Williams, the Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic at the University of Adelaide, Australia, has been elected as a fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences. This acclaim is given to individuals who have made a sustained and internationally distinguished contribution to their field. Fellows are chosen by their peers, who are composed of over 700 of the nation's foremost academics across all social science disciplines. Williams founded and currently directs t more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Tie climate action to protecting a way of life to increase motivation, study says Research from six countries including UK and USA finds reducing psychological distance from impacts of climate change strongest driver of increased effort * People need to feel that climate change is affecting them now or that taking action is a patriotic act for their country to overcome apathy towards enviro more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 5 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * UK's youngest clinical professor awarded prestigious NIHR Research Professorship Professor Joht Singh Chandan will be working on tackling violence against women and children. * Professor Joht Singh Chandan, from the University of Birmingham's Department of Applied Health Sciences, has been awarded a prestigious NIHR Research Professorship by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) more PR

BRISTOL, England, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * The physics behind the 'lip out' phenomenon in golf Picture this: It's the 18th hole and the game's on the line. You line up your putt, take a breath, and roll the ball toward the hole. The pace is firm, the line looks good--until the ball dips in, then cruelly pops back out onto the green. New research led by the University of Bristol has looked at the physics of what's known as the golf l more PR

BRISTOL, England, Nov. 5 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * UK first as West of England signs tech agreement with US quantum leaders A landmark transatlantic technology deal has been signed by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, the University of Bristol, and the largest regional quantum consortium in America, Elevate Quantum. Today's agreement - the very first of its kind anywhere in the UK - is an important first step for more investment and j more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Forest structure and recent infestations drive bark beetle damage clustering in Finland In Finland, forest stands damaged by the European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) tend to concentrate in groups and form clusters, especially in mature Norway spruce forests close to previous infestations, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The European spruce bark beetle is  more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Significant variations in survival times of early onset dementia by clinical subtype Impact of dementia on survival greater especially in younger people with dementia compared to general public. * The survival rates of people with early onset dementia--diagnosed before the age of 65--vary considerably by clinical type, with sex, age, family history and co-existing conditions contributory,  more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Nov. 5 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * Ten years of lifting paving stones On 9 October, Stichting Steenbreek celebrated its 10th anniversary in the Forum. Over the past 10 years, this foundation has witnessed growing enthusiasm among citizens for removing paving stones from their gardens and replacing them with plants. Some 120 municipalities are now affiliated with Steenbreek. And it all started a little over 10 years ago at the UG. more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * New information on the spread of gut bacteria that cause bloodstream infections Gut bacteria that cause bloodstream infections can spread as quickly as influenza epidemics. The good news is neither the antibiotic-resistant nor the highly virulent strains are the most transmissible. * A study carried out by the University of Helsinki, Aalto University and Tampere University with internat more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Thinning turned an upland forest into a temporary carbon source and made a peatland forest an even stronger carbon source A recent study highlights how forest thinning significantly influences the ability of forests to store or release carbon. * Thinning, the practice of removing some trees to promote the growth of others, is a common forestry management technique, but its effects on fo more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Cancer treatment: new study reveals why immunotherapy isn't effective for everyone A study published in Science Immunology sheds light on why cancer immunotherapy doesn't work for every patient or every type of cancer. * A study led by Andre Veillette, a researcher at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) and a professor in the Faculty of Medicine at University of Montreal, sheds new l more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * The primary cilium: a breakthrough in research on a rare disorder A Canadian study shows that Rett syndrome begins in the embryo, offering new avenues for correcting its neurological effects. * Rett syndrome is a rare neurodegenerative disorder that almost exclusively affects girls. It is typically diagnosed in babies between 6 and 18 months of age, when the first symptoms begin to appear. Now more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 5 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * The science behind people who never forget a face Teaching AI to see faces like humans reveals what makes expert eyes so effective, new research shows. By Lachlan Gilbert What is it that makes a super recogniser - someone with extraordinary face recognition abilities - better at remembering faces than the rest of us? According to new research carried out by cognitive scientists at UNSW Sydney, i more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Predicted CO2 levels cause marked increase in forest temperatures Researchers used cutting-edge thermal imagining technologies to examine how trees responded to changing environmental conditions By Alan Williams, Media and Communications Manager Elevated carbon dioxide levels generated as a result of climate change could significantly increase the temperatures found within the canopies of the  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Video game money-grabbing tactics put vulnerable gamers at risk Key points * New research shows adults at risk of a gaming disorder are 6 to 9 times more likely to overspend on in-game purchases. * Researchers warn these purchases may be particularly harmful for older adults, especially if they are using retirement savings on virtual items. * Next steps include studying how game-related ov more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Nov. 5 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Research project connects neurodivergent young people with nature via Minecraft A joint-research project from Plymouth Marjon University and the University of Salford is empowering young people to connect with the outdoors via the digital worlds of Minecraft. Bridging Worlds is a multi-year collaborative research project that is showing how youth work, outdoor learning and gaming can come togeth more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Nov. 5 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * Neutrons Canada announces new leadership appointments Today, the University of Saskatchewan (USask), McMaster University and Neutrons Canada are announcing the appointments of Dr. John Root as executive director and Dr. Bruce Gaulin as scientific director of Neutrons Canada. Established in 2022 as a not-for-profit corporation, Neutrons Canada has 16 academic and industrial members. The  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Scientists reveal it is possible to beam up quantum signals New research shows it is feasible to send quantum signals from Earth to a satellite, paving the way for stronger quantum communication networks. * * * Quantum satellites currently beam entangled particles of light from space down to different ground stations for ultra-secure communications. New research shows it is also possib more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 5 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * UNSW innovation could slash solar manufacturing cost by billions By Louise Templeton and Anastasia Bruniaux Researchers will work with UNSW spinout company BT Imaging to accelerate the commercialisation of solar cell defect detection technology, thanks to a $1.4m commercialisation project. A breakthrough contactless inspection system developed at UNSW could soon become the new global standard in more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * UQ scientists uncover secrets of yellow fever University of Queensland researchers have captured the first high-resolution images of the yellow fever virus (YFV), a potentially deadly viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that affects the liver. They've revealed structural differences between the vaccine strain (YFV-17D) and the virulent, disease-causing strains of the virus. Dr Summa Bib more PR

COVENTRY, England, Nov. 5 -- The University of Warwick Business School issued the following news: * * * WBS one of just four UK schools in world's top 50 for research The quality and influence of Warwick Business School's research has been recognised with the annual Financial Times Research Insights Ranking placing it fourth in the UK. After analysing which research produced by the more than 16,000 business schools across the globe is actually read by non-academics, used by governments or r more PR

LONDON, Canada, Nov. 5 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * From the mound to the lab: Pitcher turns passion for baseball into research Dual degree student Aaron Austin uses sports injury to inspire thesis By Dan Haves, Special to Western News When a shoulder injury sidelined Aaron Austin during his junior season as a pitcher for the Western Mustangs baseball team, the fourth-year integrated engineering and kinesiology student found himself with a unique opportunity to tur more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 5 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Wits launches the Earth Observatory and CORES The University of the Witwatersrand has launched two initiatives that place Africa at the centre of global earth-science innovation. The Earth Observatory and the African Research Centre for Ore Systems Science (CORES) are a significant step towards a more responsible, inclusive, sustainable and technologically advanced minerals sector. The more PR